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Benjamin West (after) 'Erasistratus Discovers Antiochus' Love for Stratonice' Painting - No Reserve

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Start price: $1,000

Estimated price: $2,000 - $4,000

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Description

Keywords: Neoclassical Art, Historical Scene, Greek Physician, Seleucus I, After 1772 Original, Giltwood Frame, Large Scale Art, Royal Academy, Anglo American, Ancient History

Summary:
Benjamin West (Anglo-American, 1738–1820). ‘Erasistratus Discovers Antiochus’ Love for Stratonice, ‘ an early 19th century oil on canvas either by the artist or after West’s 1772 original, now in the Birmingham Museum of Art, Alabama. Depicts the Greek physician Erasistratus discovering that Prince Antiochus is lovesick for his stepmother Stratonice, taking the prince’s pulse as the grieving King Seleucus looks on. In a carved giltwood frame. This work seems to date from the period when West was still alive but the original measured 50 x 72 inches, while this version measures 32 3/4 x 45 1/2 inches, scaled down but maintaining the exact 1:1.4 aspect ratio of the original. It is likely that this is a period copy for a private collector who wanted the work sized for residential dining rooms or parlors rather than grand galleries.

Bio: Benjamin West (1738–1820) was an Anglo-American history painter — the first American-born artist to achieve international fame — and president of London’s Royal Academy from 1792. His ‘Erasistratus the Physician Discovers the Love of Antiochus for Stratonice’ (1772) is a landmark of Neoclassical history painting.

This is a NO RESERVE lot. There are no hidden or confidential reserves. All acceptable bidding begins at the published online START PRICE.
Measurement: Art: 32 3/4 x 45 1/2 in. (83.2 x 115.6 cm.), Frame: 45 x 57 in. (114.3 x 144.8 cm.) approx

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Bidders are encouraged to carefully review all photographs and, when possible, examine items in person prior to bidding. Photographs form an integral part of each lot’s description. The absence of a condition report, notation, or reference to damage does not imply that an item is free from defects, restoration, wear, or other condition issues. All items are sold as is, where is, and may show signs of age, use, wear, repair, or prior restoration. By placing a bid, bidders acknowledge and agree to the Terms and Conditions of Sale.
All descriptions, catalog statements, condition reports, reflect an opinion based on the information provided to us at the time of cataloging. Any certificates of authenticity, if provided by consignor, will be noted in the catalog. Clocks and watches are not warranted or represented to keep accurate time. We strongly recommend that all vintage lighting be examined or rewired prior to use.
Auction Galleries reselling works do not issue Certificates of Authenticity. COA’s should best be sought from the original artist or their foundations, which often refrain from giving written authentication opinions.  Accordingly, works are sold as  ATTRIBUTED to the artist or maker named in the description. These attributions reflect an OPINION and are intended to provide collectors, researchers, and institutions the opportunity to study and further contextualize the material offered or establish a work’s art-historical significance.